Gunshot Wound to the Gravid Uterus with Non-Lethal Fetal Injury

Jose A. Carugno; Alejandro Rodriguez; Julio Brito; Carlos Cabrera

doi:10.1016/j.jemermed.2007.06.042

Gunshot Wound to the Gravid Uterus with Non-Lethal Fetal Injury

Jose A. Carugno, Alejandro Rodriguez, Julio Brito, Carlos Cabrera

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Abstract

We report a case of an abdominal gunshot wound in a third trimester pregnant woman. The fetus sustained a superficial skin injury, with survival of both mother and fetus. Conservative management was conducted successfully. Other management options are discussed.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	43-45
Number of pages	3
Journal	Journal of Emergency Medicine
Volume	35
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jemermed.2007.06.042
State	Published - Jul 1 2008
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

fetal injury
gunshot wound
pregnancy

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Emergency Medicine

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Gunshot Wound to the Gravid Uterus with Non-Lethal Fetal Injury

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